Dr. Gregory Dean's area of specialization is urology (urinary tract disease). His areas of expertise include the following: kidney stones, enuresis (bed wetting), and hydronephrosis. He is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, TRICARE, and QualCare, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Dean graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons and then he performed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center. He has received the distinction of Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs. Dr. Dean is professionally affiliated with Abington Health and Temple University Hospital (TUH). He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Robert Sinnott practices colon & rectal surgery. He studied medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. His residency was performed at LeHigh Valley Hospital Network. Patients gave Dr. Sinnott an average rating of 4.0 stars out of 5. He takes Coventry, Aetna Valley Preferred, and Aetna HSA, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Sinnott's hospital/clinic affiliations include Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and Doylestown Health. His practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Jeffrey Brodsky is a medical specialist in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He is professionally affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and Aria Health. After completing medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Dr. Brodsky performed his residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. Coventry, United Healthcare HSA, and United Healthcare HMO are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Brodsky accepts. He has received the following distinction: Philadelphia Super Doctors. Dr. Brodsky is accepting new patients.

Dr. Mikhail Rakhmanine, who practices in Allentown, PA, Bethlehem, PA, and Kutztown, PA, is a medical specialist in colon & rectal surgery. After attending Saint Petersburg I.P. Pavlov Medical University for medical school, he completed his residency training at Nassau University Medical Center. He takes Coventry, United Healthcare HSA, and United Healthcare HMO, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Rakhmanine is conversant in Russian. He is professionally affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). Dr. Rakhmanine is accepting new patients.

Dr. Michael Packer is a physician who specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Packer's areas of expertise include the following: kidney stones, enuresis (bed wetting), and hernia surgery. He is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, TRICARE, and QualCare, in addition to other insurance carriers. He obtained his medical school training at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons and performed his residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis and Yale-New Haven Hospital. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Abington Health and Temple University Hospital (TUH). New patients are welcome to contact Dr. Packer's office for an appointment.

Dr. Jonathan Roth's medical specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Roth's patients gave him an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars. His areas of expertise include the following: kidney stones, enuresis (bed wetting), and hydronephrosis. He is affiliated with Abington Health, Lankenau Medical Center, and Temple University Hospital (TUH). He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare Plans, United Healthcare HSA, and AmeriHealth. He is open to new patients. Dr. Roth studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

A general surgeon is a specialist who performs many different kinds of operations, with a focus on those located in the chest and abdomen. General surgeons have specific knowledge about anatomy, surgical techniques, and wound care that allows them to excel at a wide variety of procedures.

While a general surgeon can perform many different kinds of operations, there are a few types that are most common in general surgery. They include:

Colorectal surgery to treat conditions such as intestinal polyps or Crohn’s disease

Abdominal transplants, such as kidney transplants or liver transplants

Emergency surgery, performing all different kinds of needed surgery in an emergency department

A general surgery residency requires the doctor to have direct experience in ten widely different areas, including abdominal procedures, pediatric surgery, removing cancer, and repairing trauma. General surgeons have the ability to examine patients, perform biopsies, and plan care. They can prescribe antibiotics and pain medication and manage complications. They are operation experts, from diagnosis through recovery.

Surgical oncology is the use of surgery to diagnose or treat cancer, or to manage the symptoms of cancer. The Egyptians pioneered the treatment of cancer using surgery, removing breast tumors as early as the seventh century. These days, surgical oncology is much more complex and effective. Most cancer treatments involve surgery, and in some cases it is the only treatment needed.

Surgical oncologists work together with medical oncologists and radiation oncologists to provide care for cancer patients. Along with medical oncologists, surgical oncologists tend to be the primary providers of cancer treatment. Almost every cancer patient will have a medical or surgical oncologist who is in charge of managing their treatment and making decisions about their care.

The specialized knowledge of a surgical oncologist is less about surgical techniques (which may be very similar to techniques used by a general surgeon) and more about an understanding of cancer itself. Surgical oncologists have an advanced knowledge of how cancer presents and changes, and they know the best way to use surgery to treat cancer.

Surgical oncology is a rapidly advancing specialty, and many new techniques and procedures have been developed in recent years, including minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery. A surgical oncologist is able to safely wield these complicated techniques to remove tumors from the body.

Colon and rectal surgery is the medical specialty that deals with diseases and disorders of the lower intestinal tract, colon, rectum, and anus. The specialty was previously known as proctology, and some physicians who specifically treat diseases of the rectum and anus may still call themselves proctologists; but in general that term is not currently used. While colon and rectal surgery is related to gastroenterology, only colon and rectal surgeons can provide surgical care.

Colon and rectal surgeons can offer routine screenings for common health conditions affecting the colon and rectum. They have also undergone advanced surgical training, and they are able to treat conditions affecting the lower intestinal tract with surgery when needed.

Some conditions that a colon and rectal surgeon might treat include:

Serious and chronic constipation

Hemorrhoids

Anal fissures, or tears in the skin around the anus

Anal abscesses and fistulae

Anal incontinence

Intestinal polyps

Colon and rectal cancer

Colon and rectal surgeons perform various procedures to keep patients healthy, such as colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies. These tests use long, flexible tubes to examine the lining of the colon in case of pain or bleeding, or to look for signs of cancer or polyps. If a patient’s intestines are severely diseased and not working well, a colon and rectal surgeon may perform an ostomy, where the healthy part of the intestines are connected to a tube or pouch on the outside of the body. Colorectal surgeons may also remove hemorrhoids, perform laparoscopic surgery on a tumor, or even offer genetic counseling to patients with a family history of colorectal cancers.

Colon and rectal conditions can be some of the most uncomfortable problems to endure. Even if your intestinal problem is severe, colon and rectal surgeons can help you lead a long, healthy, and more enjoyable life.